Decision makers

Title

Decision makers

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Speech; Discussion

TX Date

4 Jul 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:24:27

Description

As British Rail moves from one crisis to another in their dealings with the unions, Decision Makers presented by Peter Murphy is at the National Union of Railwaymen conference in Plymouth. We hear the views of train drivers and other railway workers about the cutbacks and changes in the rail industry. Members of ASLEF, the train drivers union, also discuss the problems and uncertainty faced by rail staff. Speaking are: Irene Shaw, Julie Brightman, Alan Stirke(?)-NUR, Tony Donnelly, Sid Weighell-NUR, James Urquhart. Engineer is Dave Dawson.

Contributors

Peter Murphy; Sidney Weighell; Dave Dawson; Irene Shaw; Julie Brightman; Tony Donnelly; Alan Stirke(?); James Urquhart

Keywords

Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; Labour relations; Working conditions; British Rail; ASLEF; NUR; Railways; Railway workers; Conferences; Investment; Plymouth; Railway services

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